Jesuit College of Spirituality is a College of the University of Divinity and a work of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus.

Jesuit College of Spirituality:

• specialises in the study of Ignatian spirituality;
• provides opportunities for research in spirituality, leadership and supervision;
• collaborates with centres of spiritual formation, business leaders and other industry partners to ensure excellence and relevance of all of its programs for personal and professional development.

Jesuit College of Spirituality is an interdisciplinary institute that commenced in 1999 (then named, Sentir Graduate College of Spiritual Formation). A particular strength of Jesuit College of Spirituality is its variety of pathways for study, research and specialisation. Students are able to incorporate units of study offered at the other 10 Colleges of the University of Divinity in their learning pathways.

Jesuit College of Spirituality aims at establishing a community of academics, students and professional partners dedicated to the pursuit of a deep understanding of the interconnection between personal formation and organisational development enabling creative leaders to transform the world.

WELCOME FROM OUR HEAD OF COLLEGE

I am honoured to be Head of College and Chief Executive Officer of Jesuit College of Spirituality (JCS), one of the eleven Colleges of the University of Divinity and Australia’s only graduate College specialising in Spirituality within the Ignatian tradition.

Located in Parkville, in the heart of Melbourne’s University precinct, JCS provides students with inspired learning opportunities to deepen and develop their competencies for a range of ministries in a holistic environment. We place high importance on assisting each student to strive for excellence through a deep self-awareness, a specialist knowledge of their subject and the ability to successfully apply their learning for mission.

Specialising in postgraduate awards our curriculum offers a wide variety of student centred learning opportunities for Educators, Social Workers, Spiritual Guides and Companions, Ministers, Chaplains, Pastoral Care Workers and Business Leaders up to and including the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

To discover more about our programs please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar at registrar@jcs.edu.au

I look forward to welcoming you to Jesuit College of Spirituality in the near future.